Gear Reviews

Below is a running review of the new Sony NEX 3-5 cameras. I’m not going to bore you with a normal review, (which is similar to writing an owner’s manual), and would rather pontificate on the actual image quality, handling, performance and value. Below the photo is a general thoughts section which I’ll be updating …

Here’s a brief look at the Sony NEX 16mm F/2.8 lens. Scroll down for the main review.LensSony NEX E-mount 16mm F/2.8 SEL16F28
Box contents
Front and rear caps and a user’s manual.
Cost
$250, or an extra $100 with camera as a kit.
Build quality
Very good, but super light-weight.
Additional information
Introduced in 2010. Has a focus…

Here’s a brief look at the Sony NEX 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 zoom lens. Scroll down for the main review.LensSony NEX E-mount 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 SEL1855
Box contents
Hood, front and rear caps and a user’s manual.
Cost$300, or an extra $100 with camera as a kit.
Build quality
Very good.
Additional information
Introduced in 2010. Has built-in optical…

Standard kit lens package with E-5M, and other cameras.
The Olympus E-M5 was used for this review.
For a better understanding of terms and methods used in this review, go here.
The usual center, mid-section and corner crops are located at the very bottom of the page.
Introduction.…

Click to check price
The Olympus E-M5 was used for this review.
For a better understanding of terms and methods used in this review, go here.
The usual center, mid-section and corner crops are located at the very bottom of the page.
Introduction.

Click to check price
The Olympus E-M5 was used for this review.
For a better understanding of terms and methods used in this review, go here.
The usual center, mid-section and corner crops are located at the very bottom of the page.
Introduction.

Box and some contents, sorry, left out the carrying bag!
The Olympus E-M5 was used for this review.
For a better understanding of terms and methods used in this review, go here.
The usual center, mid-section and corner crops are located at the very bottom of the page.
Introduction…